Golf Course Testing
Colorado Analytical offers a complete line of golf course testing services.  These tests include everything from a basic particle size analysis, to a complete USGA package designed to evaluate suitability for greens construction.  Quality control during the mixing process can be monitored by testing for organic matter.  An accelerated turn around time is normally utilized in these situations.  Colorado Analytical has been involved in projects in a number of states over the years including high altitude mountain courses here in Colorado.

Soil & Root Zone
Nutrient Testing

pH
Salts
Organic Matter
Lime Est.
Nitrate-Nitrogen
Avail. Phosphorus
Avail. Potassium
Sulfate
Boron
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Zinc
Texture Est.
Fertilizer Recommendations
USGA Test Package
Root Zone Mixes

Particle Size (Sieve)
Silt & Clay Content (Pipette)
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity
Total Porosity
Air-Filled Porosity
Bulk Density
Capillary Porosity
Organic Matter
Water Holding Capacity
Total Salts
Carbonate Content
Test results are compared to
the ideal USGA specs.
 
Individual Parameters

Particle Size/Hydrometer
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity
Bulk Density
Particle Density
pH
Total Salts
Carbonate
Texture by Hydrometer
Porosity - Total/CAP/Non Cap
Porosity - Total
Water Holding Capacity @ 40cm
Water Holding Capacity @ 30cm
Organic Matter - WB
Organic Matter - LOI
Organic Content - Peat - LOI
Sieve Analysis on Pea Gravel
Pea Gravel Evaluation
Cation Exchange Capacity